| Regimental number | 6729 |
| Place of birth | Burwood New South Wales |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Dispensing chemist |
| Address | 68 Short Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Croshaw, 68 Short Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 7th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Port Napier on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) 'Courage and energy in carrying important messages through enemy barrages, and material assistance to the Platoon Commander in reconnoiting work. (East of Ypres on 20-22 September 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near POLYGON de ZILLEBEKE east of YPRES on 20/22nd September 1917, Pte. CROSHAW worked with much courage and energy carrying important messages through enemy barrages. He materially assisted his platoon commander in reconnoitring.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
